Best for Small Dogs: The Buddy System Adjustable Hands-Free Dog Leash
While you may wonder why you need a hands-free leash marketed for a smaller dog, the truth is, many systems weigh too much or give a smaller dog too much of a lead. The Buddy System comes with an adjustable-length leash that’s...
Taking a leisurely jog around the neighborhood each day is a great way for you and your pup to stay in shape. Dogs are naturally energetic creatures that need regular exercise to thrive, so why not use that to your advantage?
A tandem jog together is beneficial on both sides. Your pup will mot...
Teaching your dog to run with you is a great chance for some person-pup bonding time. It’s also convenient, allowing owners to stay outside of the home for longer, and combine dog walks with their running routine.
However, when it comes to running, dogs have a few specific needs. These include c...
Service dog training is more intense than you might think.
Potential service dogs receive one to two years of rigorous training and may be rejected at any point. At most organizations, only a small number of dogs are selected to be service dogs. Here’s what it takes to be a trained service d...
Why do dogs pull on the leash? It's in a dog's DNA. In the wild, if an animal is trapped it naturally tries to get away. Although canines have been domesticated for thousands of years, dogs still have natural instincts. Dogs are natural pullers - which is why it's possible to get a dog to pull a...
While you may be excited to shower your pup with love and affection, you shouldn't forget the importance of training. But do you need to spend the extra cash on a professional trainer?
If you've just gotten your new pup, you can know how much of a handful it can be. From finding the right food...
Service dog training
You may have seen a dog in a store or restaurant and wondered what kind of training they’ve received. Odds are, it’s more intense than you think.
Potential service dogs receive one to two years of rigorous training and may be rejected at any point. At most organiza...
Train your dog with the best training accessories
If you want to train your pet dog to be disciplined, you cannot do that without using the proper dog training accessories. These accessories often include training sticks, clickers, whistles, treats and other essentials that will help your dog fo...
An incredibly stubborn dog had to be taken into custody Sunday in eastern North Carolina, after it “broke into” a store multiple times to try to steal the same stuffed animal.
Specifically, a $10 purple unicorn
It happened at a Dollar General in Duplin County, and the county’s Animal Services ...
Invisible fences for dogs
Invisible fences are an increasingly popular option for dog owners. While it is not for everyone, it tends to offer more space for dogs to roam, without the hassle and cost of having a physical fence.
Invisible fences have been debated time and time again, so ...
How to teach Stormy, a dog in Kansas, the sit-stay-come sequence, the perfect foundation for all further training. Once Stormy learns those three commands she is a trained dog and it’s time to learn the next two commands, “freeze” and “easy “
“Freeze” is taught while on the daily walk, one of th...
Bonnie Plass wants new dog owners to know that you can’t correct behavioral problems with cookies.
The owner of That’s a Good Dog, LLC in Westbrook, Plass is a member of a sector that has seen a boost in business during the pandemic.
“I’m busier than I’ve ever been,” she said. “I’m actually turn...